Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 52m at 2:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Oct 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:353.47:003.612:360.012:45-0.16:426:29Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:213.77:463.81:12-0.21:34-0.36:436:28Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:074.08:333.81:50-0.42:23-0.46:446:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:554.19:213.72:29-0.53:12-0.46:456:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:434.210:113.53:09-0.54:02-0.36:466:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:344.111:043.33:51-0.34:57-0.16:476:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:283.94:37-0.26:090.16:486:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:013.112:283.65:290.17:310.36:496:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:032.91:343.46:380.38:450.46:506:16Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:092.82:443.28:200.59:500.46:516:14Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:192.83:583.19:460.510:480.46:536:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:272.95:023.010:520.411:370.36:546:11Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:263.05:553.111:460.36:556:10Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:153.26:393.112:190.312:310.36:566:08Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:583.37:183.112:550.21:110.26:576:07New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:383.47:543.11:250.11:470.26:586:05New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:143.58:283.11:510.12:190.16:596:03New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:483.49:003.02:130.12:500.17:006:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:203.39:332.92:370.13:200.27:016:00Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:523.210:082.73:060.23:510.37:035:59Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:253.110:462.63:380.34:250.47:045:57Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:032.911:282.44:130.55:050.67:055:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:472.84:540.65:540.77:065:55Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:172.312:392.75:410.77:040.87:075:53First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:122.31:372.76:410.88:400.87:085:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:122.32:392.77:540.89:460.67:095:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:172.52:472.88:210.79:350.46:114:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:222.83:503.19:420.410:160.16:124:48Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:193.24:453.310:390.110:56-0.16:134:46Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:093.65:353.511:31-0.211:36-0.46:144:45Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:573.96:243.612:21-0.46:154:44Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 5:54 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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